(1-17-2017) Today’s Topical Currents is with Miami-based journalist Brett Sokol, whose beat is the region’s distinctive arts world. He’s the arts editor of Ocean Drive Magazine, and a frequent New York Times contributor. Sokol is co-founder of “Letter 16 Press,” which explores the works of talented Miami photographers from the 1960s through the ‘90s. He also appraises December’s Art Basel International Art Fair.

(1-16-2017) Today’s Topical Currents talks Florida history, in the realm of pioneering women and minority figures, from the 1960s into the 21 st Century. We visit with longtime journalist and Political Science professor, Susan McManus, of the University of South Florida. She’s written the book FLORIDA’S MINORITY TRAILBLAZERS.

(1-12-2017) Today’s Topical Currents begins with South Florida Sun-Sentinel consumer columnist, Doreen Christensen. With the holidays over, she has tips on how to save money in many areas: particularly around the home. www.sunsentinel.com/fpl www.sunsentinel.com/shop www.miamicruisemonth.com

(1-12-2017) Miami Chef Patrick McCurry, Senior Instructor at the Miami Culinary Institute. Topic: Sous Vide (under vacuum): This method of cooking in a sealed plastic pouch has been used in top restaurants for many years. It’s now easily available for home use in many forms. We discuss what it is, why is it useful, how to use it and if it's safe. Dinner in Minutes- Ham and Lentil Soup: perfect for a winter night. www.dinnerinminutes.com

(1-11-2017) Today’s Topical Currents is with investigative reporter Adam Tanner. He follows how personal and medical data are used. His latest book is, OUR BODIES, OUR DATA: HOW COMPANIES MAKE BILLIONS SELLING OUR MEDICAL RECORD S. Much of this is about marketing and selling new medications, by determining which doctors are most likely prescribe certain drugs. Large pharmaceutical chains are most likely to release the information. Learn more on Topical Currents

(1-10-2017) Just look about: this must be a prosperous place. Construction cranes scattered about mid-town and Miami Beach, luxury cars at valet stations, and South Florida a big destination for foreign investment. But the region remains poverty-ridden, and women have lost ground in take-home-pay since the year 2000. We learn more about the report from Miami-Dade Commissioner Danielle Levine Cava, and take your calls. report: http://www.miamidade.gov/auditor/library/status-of-women-2016.pdf

(1-9-2017, Original air date 8-22-2016) Today’s Topical Currents looks at a rising inequality gap, and how it can modify a kid’s family life, neighborhoods and schools. The rich have always had advantages . . . but in today’s landscape, it’s increasing. We visit with Harvard Public Policy professor Robert Putnam, whose latest work is OUR KIDS: The American Dream in Crisis . Putnam also wrote the highly praised Bowling Alone book.

(1-5-2017) With Chef/Author Bill Jones. Topic: Truffles and Mushrooms – how to buy and use them. Truffle flavored items are on many restaurant menus; truffle oil and other products are now big sellers. But, what are we really eating and buying? We learn the good, bad and truth about truffles and other mushrooms. His book is The Deerholme Mushroom Book: From Foraging to Feasting. He is a chef and farmer in the Cowichan Valley, British Columbia.

(1-5-2017) Face it: there’s NO CURE for the common cold. It’s an infectious illness caused by a virus. Neither Vitamin C or warm clothes prevent colds. Hand washing does. We have more helpful tips for symptoms.

(1-4-2017) Today’s Topical Currents is with a self-proclaimed “difficult person,” Sarah Ellison. She says most “hard to get along-with” people have no idea they’re such. Clueless. Once she saw the light, she changed . . . and began to help other “difficult” types take on different exteriors. www.sarahelliston.com